Therapeutic Resources Blog
Many kids don’t have a realistic take on their weight
July 30, 2014
Nearly one-third of U.S. children and adolescents are obese or overweight, but many don't realize that they fall into that category. According to new government statistics, approximately 30% of children and adolescents ages 8-15 years (32% of boys and 28% of girls) — an estimated 9.1 million young people — don't have an accurate read on their own weight. Read More »
Frailty predicts complications, outcomes in older trauma patients
July 29, 2014
Measuring frailty can help predict in-hospital complications, the need for discharge to a skilled nursing facility or in-hospital death in older patients who are hospitalized after physical trauma, according to a new study. Read More »
For A 3-Year Old Boy, A Risky Operation May Mean A Chance To Hear
July 28, 2014
A team of doctors and researchers believe they can help a three year old boy hear through a revolutionary procedure called an auditory brainstem implant. Read More »
Healthy living may slow early dementia: study
July 25, 2014
A program that emphasizes healthy eating, brain and social engagement, physical activity and heart health may slow dementia among people at risk for Alzheimer's disease, says a new preliminary report from Sweden. Read More »